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LIVERPOOL’S GO-TO DRY ROT SPECIALISTS
TRUST US TO RESOLVE YOUR DRY ROT PROBLEM
Dry rot can become a serious issue for your home if left unchecked. Whether caused by rising damp, penetrating damp or a leak, dry rot can damage the structure of your timber, which can begin to affect your whole property’s integrity if left for too long.
North West Dry Rot aims to become your preferred dry rot specialists. Our team has years of experience in identifying and remedying rot in the home, so you can rest easy knowing the problem will be sorted by genuine experts.
Based in Liverpool our team is available throughout the region. Get in touch with a member of our team today for a competitive price on effective rot removal services.
EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO DRY ROT
Our goal is to resolve your dry rot problems at the source, and not just the damage it’s caused. We can carry out a range of damp proofing treatments to help if the cause is down to rising or penetrating damp. If the issue is due to plumbing problems, we can recommend suitable companies to handle this.
Once the root cause of the issue is resolved, damaged timber, plasterboard etc. will be cut out and replaced. Chemical treatments will be applied to prevent future growth, including a masonry biocide.
WHICH TYPE OF ROT DO I HAVE?
You may be wondering if there is any different between wet or and dry rot: rot is rot, right? That’s not always the case. Both types of rot are caused by excess moisture, but the way they form and develop differs.
Wet rot requires a high moisture content – around 50% – and tends to be more localised, meaning a smaller area to repair. This often means wet rot is the cheaper and easier issue to deal with. Keep an eye out for darkened timber, a spongy texture and a damp smell.
Dry rot only requires 20% moisture content. Whilst it is only caused by one type of fungi – Serpula Lacrymans – it is much more prevalent and can spread with greater ease. This can result in larger, more expensive repairs if left unchecked. Look out for white strands and fruiting fungi.
BOOK YOUR FREE INITIAL ASSESSMENT
It can be hard to determine for sure what your rot-related issues are at first glance. We offer free initial assessments, so that we can confirm the exact problem your home faces and come back with an accurate and competitive quotation.
TESTIMONIALS
Words From Our Clients
Posted on H SteenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional company who explain work Clearly providing written quotations. Stuart and his son James worked hard to resolve dry rot in house which was more extension than originally thought. Recommend to use .Posted on Julie FentonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was very impressed with Stuart and his work. He was very informative and responded promptly to any queries we had. The work was done to a great standard and on time, very pleased.Posted on Leah WalshTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cannot recommend the company more, provided a fast and professional service to my in-laws. Left the house spotless and were pleasant to deal with. Thanks again the Boultons.Posted on William GrugelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After having two other companies out , I then had a friend recommend them. A father and son team Stuart and James came to my property. Their advice was informative and relatable. I asked them to do the work, which was done perfectly. It's a shame I can only give them 10/10. I highly recommended using their services, much thanks from William and Elaine from 15 Stormont road.Posted on A BarkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would like to thank James and Stuart for all their help with my property I’ve recently bought. I called Stuart to ask if he would come and inspect the property due to the floors feeling spongey and signs of fungus when I had ripped out the old kitchen. From the beginning, Stuart was very transparent, providing a full report and thoroughly explaining recommended treatments needed - dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. It was at first a bit of a shock and quite daunting thinking the house needed this much doing to it but Stuart completely put my mind at ease with his expertise. James came to do all the treatments this week and worked so hard to rectify all the problems inside the property, and also completed a damp course for preventative measures before renovating starts. I honestly can’t recommend the company enough - reliable, professional and reasonably priced. Unsung heroes, thanks so much!Posted on Lieza AlbistonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you have the misfortune to have dry rot you need this company behind you.Stuart is honest and upfront from the start. Free no obligation call out, felt comfortable from the start.Followed up by a very detailed email for work and costs.Patiently explained all possible outcomes(dry rot is unpredictable and costs can go up) He knows what he's talking about!Stuart and James worked like demons and consulted at every step.Old Victorian house ,Stuart matched and replaced the victorian skirting boards too. Not only that I've I've never seen a cleaner "building mess" absolutely superb service.Brilliant company. Also the plasterer that is subcontracted by StuartA Star plastering, Ryan,was excellent. Highly recommendPosted on Isobel HanningTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service and advice, very responsive to communication. Came out and assessed our concerns and advised on what we needed to do. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use again. Thank you.Posted on David JepsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stu from NWDR came to the house and quickly identified the cause of the problems we were experiencing. He was friendly, polite and explained in straightforward terms what the cause of the problem. He also advised how we could simply address the issue ourselves without the need for any intervention from NWD or any other specialist. It was clear he had a depth of professional experience and everything he said made perfect sense. Further, he did not charge anything for this advice. If we ever have any problem with damp or dry rot we will be certain to use his company because of their professionalism, friendliness but most of all because of the trust we have in their service.Posted on Luke BirchallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We would absolutely recommend Stuart and the team at NWDR. We unfortunately had a bad case of dry rot in the subfloor of a recently renovated kitchen-diner area. Stuart was able to minimise disruption to affected area even propping up work tops and making sure everything could be installed back quickly. We had another company come to survey and quote for the work who genuinely seemed gleeful when advising that all the joists and floorboards would have to be replaced, without even having a proper look in the sub floor. Stuart came and used a camera to firstly identify the problem and then advised sensibly that they would only need to expose, treat and replace a proportion of the area and were confident it could be treated and solved with minimal disruption. They clearly know their stuff and their work is insurance backed with guarantees issued. We would instruct their services them again if we needed any work done in the future and would definitely recommend to others.Posted on George MaundTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 10/10 - ahead of time, exactly to budget - and a very high standard of work. Reliably and swiftly fixed a wet rot issue precisely as planned. Other firms quoted us double the price and for unnecessary extra work (be careful of false diagnoses from the larger companies). Will be using Stuart & NWDR again - for heritage repointing work, and they're expert joiners too. Top recommendation.Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 21 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more